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Avocado Salsa Cups

A colorful mixture of tomatoes, avocados and cilantro fills crispy tortilla cups for an appetizer that makes any occasion festive.

Ingredients

Tortilla Cups

6 (11-in./28-cm) flour tortillas

1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil

Avocado Filling

2 small plum tomatoes

2 small avocados

2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro

2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh lime juice

2 garlic cloves, pressed

1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream

Additional chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). For cups, using Pizza Cutter, trim tortillas to form six 6-in. (15-cm) squares; discard trimmings. Cut each square into quarters for a total of twenty-four 3-in. (7.5-cm) squares. Make a 1-in. (2.5-cm) cut from each corner toward the center of each square. Brush both sides of each square with oil using Chef's Silicone Basting Brush. Press squares into bottom of Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan using Mini-Tart Shaper. Bake 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Remove from oven.